Breaking bad habits is sometimes harder than it sounds, or as they say, “Easier said than done.” Especially with addictive habits, like eating too much sugar and sweets, nail-biting, and drinking excessive amounts of alcohol – everyone has a bad … Continue reading →

Today, the US has 78 million obese adults, the highest number than any other country in the world. (With over four times the population of the US, even China doesn’t reach that number). Overall, it is reported that almost three-quarters … Continue reading →

There are countless prescription medications being produced and sold throughout the US that can simply ruin lives due to their addictive quality, high rate of abuse, mental health effects and deterioration, fatal overdoses, and death as a result of health … Continue reading →

Many addiction treatment professionals believe that a combination of therapy approaches and methods is the best way to help a client not only overcome addiction, but also gain the skills to stay abstinent, reduce cravings and triggers that often lead … Continue reading →

The theory that susceptibility of addiction in heavily influenced by genes (from one family member to the next) has been long been confirmed. Scientists now acknowledge the fact that some people suffer from addiction due to adopting “addiction genes.” In truth, … Continue reading →

Preventing fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) is more often perceived as more so the mother’s responsibility, since it is she who needs to maintain good physical health in order for her baby to grow healthy during the 9 months of … Continue reading →

Drinking alcohol adds calories in addition to affecting our metabolism. Alcohol has almost as many calories per gram as pure fat, so “a glass of wine may be like eating a slice of cake calories-wise.” (www.lifehacker.com) An infographic … Continue reading →